Oldtown in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Distiller's House 1803

By Michael C. Wilcox, February 22, 2012

1. Distiller's House 1803 Marker

Inscription.

Distiller's House 1803. . After a December 2, 1802 fire, which destroyed the original 1756 brewery and distillery, this home was built during the spring and summer of 1803 for the community's distiller, Hermann Buttner, and his wife. Some of the materials were probably salvaged from the ruins of the first structure. The rear wing dates from 1938. . . "The house for the distiller having been finished, Br. and Sr. Hermann Buttner moved today from the farm-house where they have lived since the fire." . Bethabara Diary, September 14, 1803.

After a December 2, 1802 fire, which destroyed the original 1756 brewery and distillery, this home was built during the spring and summer of 1803 for the community's distiller, Hermann Buttner, and his wife. Some of the materials were probably salvaged from the ruins of the first structure. The rear wing dates from 1938.

"The house for the distiller having been finished, Br. and Sr. Hermann Buttner moved today from the farm-house where they have lived since the fire."
Bethabara Diary, September 14, 1803.

Erected by Historic Bathabara Park.

Location. 36° 9.279′ N, 80° 17.772′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Bethabara Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Located in Historic Bethabara Park. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27106, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herman Buttner House (here, next to this marker); Well 1807 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Wachovia Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker);

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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